After more than 60 years serving up magic and memories at The Happiest Place on Earth, Carnation Café chef Oscar Martinez retired on September 27. Oscar began working at Disneyland on December 29, 1956 – a year after the park opened. Oscar originally worked as a busboy and later a grill cook in Fantasyland quick-service locations that sold hamburgers, hot dogs and chili. Moving to Carnation Café in 1967, Oscar has been a staple on Main Street, U.S.A., making famous his recipe for breakfast potatoes.

Did you see Disney’s new live-action adaptation “ Beauty and the Beast ” this weekend? If you’re as enchanted as we are, you’re in luck! At Disney Parks and Resorts , there’s no shortage of ways you can experience this timeless tale for yourself. Watch the story unfold before your eyes during Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios , or let Belle herself take you into the story during Enchanted Tales with Belle at Magic Kingdom Park . Experience the comedic, abbreviated version when The Royal Theatre Presents Beauty and the Beast at Disneyland park, and step into The Beast’s Library at Disney California Adventure park to find your place in the story.

Tonight’s Disney Parks After Dark image was snapped at the Canada Pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. Gallery Disney Parks After Dark view all The colorful Florida sky sure makes the pavilion even more beautiful, doesn’t it? Which pavilion is your favorite to visit after the sun goes down?

Isn’t it amazing how our Florida sky makes our parks even more beautiful at night? This great shot, snapped near the park’s iconic Spaceship Earth , shows how well a fiery orange sunset illuminates the attraction. Gallery Disney Parks After Dark view all Which Disney Park do you enjoy most during this time of day? Tell us in the comments section below.

I know the amazing floral displays and topiaries at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival look amazing during the day, but who would’ve thought they looked this beautiful illuminated at night? This “ Beauty and the Beast ”-inspired topiary features Beast, Belle – and Cogsworth in the background. Gallery Disney Parks After Dark view all Have you visited the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival this year?

Tonight’s “ Disney Parks After Dark ” image was shot at Tokyo DisneySea and shows off the park’s lovely Arabian Coast section, which features four attractions: Jasmine’s Flying Carpets , Sinbad’s Storybook Voyage , The Magic Lamp Theater and Caravan Carousel . The Magic Lamp Theater, pictured below, features a 23-minute show starring the magician Shaban and Genie from “ Aladdin .” Caravan Carousel, at the right, features a variety of exotic beasts that you can take spin on, including camels and mythical griffons. Gallery Disney Parks After Dark view all Thanks to photographer Tom Bricker for the amazing photo.

The sun just set here in Florida, so it’s time to share our latest “Disney Parks After Dark” photo. And since it’s the Fourth of July , we have a beautiful look at fireworks as you would experience them standing right in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park . If you like tonight’s image, check out our behind-the-scenes peek at Disney Parks fireworks shows and video from the first night of our Independence Week celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort . Gallery Disney Parks After Dark view all Disney Parks After Dark: Fireworks at Walt Disney World Resort by Thomas Smith: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog